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Stuff Parisians like : discovering the quoi in the je ne sais quoi / Olivier Magny.

by Magny, Olivier.

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National characteristics, French -- Humor.

French wit and humor.

Paris (France) -- Civilization -- 21st century -- Humor.

Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- Humor.

Paris (France) -- Description and travel -- Humor.

9780425241189 (pbk.)

Berkley trade pbk. ed.

vii, 277 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

"Approuvé 100% Parisien"--Cover.

A tongue-in-cheek homage by Olivier Magny, creator of the blog, Stuff Parisians Like. To be mistaken for a Parisian, readers must buy the newspaper "Le Monde," fold it, and walk. Then sit at a caf and make phone calls. Be sure to order San Pellegrino, not any other kind of fizzy water. They shouldn't be surprised when a waiter brings out two spoons after they order le moelleux au chocolat- it is understood that the dessert is too sinfully delicious not to share. Go to l'le Saint-Louis-all Parisians are irredeemably in love with that island. Feel free to boldly cross the street whenever the impulse strikes-pedestrian crosswalks are too dangerous. If they take a cruise on the Seine, they will want to stand outside, preferably with their collar popped up. If they want to decorate, may we suggest the photographs of Robert Doisneau? To truly be cool in Paris, own an iPhone, wear Converse sneakers, and order sushi.

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